Garlic — about 1 tsp minced per clove — is the aromatic base of countless dishes. Whether you ran out mid-recipe or need a dietary swap, here are the best substitutes for garlic, with exact amounts.
Use: 1/8 tsp for 1 clove garlic
Add to dry mixes and rubs.
Less pungent; no texture.
Use: 1 clove for 1 clove raw garlic
Swap 1:1.
Sweeter and milder.
Use: 1 tsp for 1 clove garlic
Squeeze from the tube.
Convenient 1:1.
The best all-round substitute is Garlic powder: use 1/8 tsp for 1 clove garlic. Add to dry mixes and rubs. Less pungent; no texture.
Yes. Use 1 clove for 1 clove raw garlic. Swap 1:1. Sweeter and milder.
Vegan options: Garlic powder, Roasted garlic, Garlic paste.
Use 1 tsp. Squeeze from the tube.
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